What will students explore and discover?
MISSION
Students will understand that marine science offers a wide range of career options representing the broad spectrum of the field and be able to identify some of the tools and knowledge used in the different careers.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
O.C.E.A.N.S. - Ocean Career Exploration and Nautical Sciences
Think you want to be a marine biologist? How about an oceanographer? Maybe a coastal water quality specialist? You can explore these marine science career options and more during our two-week O.C.E.A.N.S. program. Learn about jobs in different fields of marine science, including technology and engineering. Work as a part of a team to engineer a working remotely operated vehicle and investigate the importance of ROVs for ocean exploration. Discover the latest news from the field of marine biotechnology. Gain first-hand experience using a variety of field equipment to collect data and monitor the marine environment. You will be amazed by the career options marine science has to offer.
*This is a RESIDENTIAL ONLY program.
PREREQUISITES
- Must have completed 9th grade and turn 15 by June 1st
HIGHLIGHTS
- Complete a research cruise utilizing equipment geologists employ to study the seafloor.
- Use engineering skills to build a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and complete an underwater mission.
- Experience what it is like to be a molecular biologist and apply gel electrophoresis techniques to organism identification.
- Examine the ever-changing coast and learn how coastal engineers make decisions to develop a resilient coast.
- Discover marine products with pharmaceutical potential and learn the process biochemists use to bring them to market.
- Explore a variety of marine habitats while performing a comparative biological study as an ichthyologist and botanist while assessing environmental health.
- Begin your professional journey as you develop vital marine science career skills.
SCHEDULE |
Sunday - Friday (2 weeks) |
TIME |
Sunday Check-in: 3:00 PM Friday Presentations: 1:00 PM |
STAFF/STUDENT RATIO |
1:10 |
LOCATION |
UNCW Campus - TBD |
SUMMER SESSIONS |
Session 1: June 11 - 23, 2023 Session 2: July 16 - 28, 2023 |
COST |
Academic $1,350 Residential $1,850 (Single Room) Total Cost $3,200 |
GENDER |
Co-ed |
REGISTRATION |
You must register two weeks prior to the start of the program. |
*Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.
Contact MarineQuest
(910)962-2640
Subscribe to The MarineQuest Explorer.
Frequently Asked Program Questions?
1. How are instructors chosen for MarineQuest?
Most MarineQuest program educators are marine scientists pursuing or have recently completed their undergraduate or graduate degree in a marine science discipline. Also, we hire teachers who have a passion for marine science education. We search through 100+ staff candidates to identify a summer team with experience working with youth, marine science and hold safety certifications including first aid, lifeguard, and more. We are proud to have a team that is highly trained in both safety and marine science. Each staff member passes a criminal background check before hiring, is First Aid certified, passes a DMV check if they are driving, and is lifeguard certified if required by their position.
2. Will MarineQuest have residential programs this summer?
Yes! For more information about residential programing please check the MarineQuest Residential information page.
3. My child will need to fly to Wilmington to attend the program. How do I make this happen?
The MarineQuest staff is more than happy to pick-up and drop-off students at ILM at no cost. An airline request form is required. For more information and to submit your form, see our MarineQuest Airport Information page.
